Strawberry Pretzel Salad

  • Prepare the Bacon:
    • Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
    • Line a baking sheet with tin foil and arrange the bacon slices in a single layer.
    • Bake for 30 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
    • Remove from the oven and let the bacon cool until crispy. Crumble or chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  • Make the Dressing:
    • In a small bowl, whisk together flaxseed oil, balsamic vinegar, whole grain mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set the dressing aside.
  • Assemble the Salad:
    • In a large salad bowl, combine sliced strawberries, cucumber, mixed greens, arugula, and the crumbled bacon. Toss gently to mix.
    • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again to coat evenly.
  • Serve:
    • Divide the salad evenly among four plates.
    • Top each serving with sliced avocado and a sprinkle of crushed pretzels for a crunchy finish.
  • Enjoy:
    • Serve immediately and savor this delightful balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy goodness!
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Ingredients:

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1cup arugula
0.5 avocado cubed
6slices bacon
3tablespoons balsamic vinegar
0.25 cucumber halved, sliced
0.25cup flax seed oil
2cups spring greens mixed
4servings bell pepper
0.5cup pretzels crushed
4servings salt
0.5cup strawberries sliced
2tablespoons grain mustard whole

Directions

1.
Prepare the Bacon
1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). | 2. Line a baking sheet with tin foil and arrange the bacon slices in a single layer. | 3. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping once halfway through. | 4. Remove from the oven and let the bacon cool until crispy. Crumble or chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
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2.
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together flaxseed oil, balsamic vinegar, whole grain mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set the dressing aside.
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3.
Assemble the Salad
1. In a large salad bowl, combine sliced strawberries, cucumber, mixed greens, arugula, and the crumbled bacon. Toss gently to mix. | 2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again to coat evenly.
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4.
Serve
1. Divide the salad evenly among four plates. | 2. Top each serving with sliced avocado and a sprinkle of crushed pretzels for a crunchy finish.
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5.
Enjoy
Serve immediately and savor this delightful balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy goodness!
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.

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